A new study has shown how one hour’s swimming or 90-minutes of brisk walking can go a long way in preventing the irritation of a bad day spilling over into your home.

Is your boss stressed and making things miserable for you at work? Keep calm and go for an hour of swimming or a brisk walk for 90 minutes to prevent the irritation of bad day from spilling over into your home.

A study appeared in the journal of Applied Psychology.

Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US found the employees who recorded an average of more than 10,900 steps each day were less likely to perpetuate abuse at home than those recording fewer than 7,000.

“Research shows employees who are mistreated at work are likely to engage in similar behaviours at home,” said Shannon Taylor.

“If they’ve been belittled or insulted by a supervisor, they tend to vent their frustration on members of their household. Our study shows that happens because they’re too tired to regulate their behaviuor,” Taylor added.